Wagdas, Municipality of San Andres, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | San Andres |
| Postal code | 4810 |
| Population (2020) | 667 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5948, 124.1008 (13° 36' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) |
Wagdas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Andres, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 667. This represented 1.73% of the total population of San Andres.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wagdas in the 2015 Census was 669 broken down into 138 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 104 | 5.21 | |
| 543 | 111 | 4.89 | |
| 622 | 128 | 4.86 | |
| 618 | 127 | 4.87 | |
| 709 | 137 | 5.18 | |
| 669 | 138 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wagdas is 5 to 9, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 6.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 10.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 6.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 6.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.39% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 2.39% |
| Total | 669 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wagdas grew from 542 in 1990 to 667 in 2020, an increase of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.06%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 669 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 543 | 0.03% | |
| 622 | 2.96% | |
| 618 | -0.09% | |
| 709 | 5.13% | |
| 669 | -1.10% | |
| 667 | -0.06% |
Location
Wagdas is situated at approximately 13.5948, 124.1008, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.5 meters or 8.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wagdas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.